Property Elite Podcast

In this week’s podcast, we look at the Residential Property Developer Tax. Essential reading for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in property development, particularly on the Planning & Development and Land & Resources pathways.

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill that was introduced into Parliament on Wednesday 11th May 2022. The Bill is now slowly progressing through the different stages of parliament. Once the Bill is enacted, the changes that are set out in legislation will be accompanied by updates to regulations and policy.    The content of the bill has the pot...

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the Government’s recent White Paper, a Fairer Private Rented Sector. This is essential reading for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in the residential private rented sector (PRS) or pursuing the Leasing/Letting, Landlord & Tenant or Property Management competencies, amongst others.

I would like to thank Property Elite for the abundance of APC resources they have provided throughout my APC journey. The newsletters, podcasts and resources have been amazing and undoubtedly helped me get through my APC qualification. I would also like to thank them for inviting me on to their platform allowing me to share my thoughts. I recently wrote an  article  about vacant commerci...

This week Jen covers 5 tips to becoming a great RICS APC Counsellor.

This week, Jen provides us with an update on the RICS Bichard Review.

Jake Edwards takes us through his experience with Online Assessment Centres.

Abigail Blumzon takes us through the second part of her blog on the RICS Black Book.

Abigail Blumzon takes us through the first part of her blog on the RICS Black Book.

In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Insight Paper Network Rail Policy for Letting Waste Sites: Sharing Knowledge to Support Professionals (March 2022). The paper was authored by Mark McKay MRICS, Senior Development Surveyor at Network Rail and Consultant to Property Elite. The paper relates to all waste management property, except for landfill sites. Mark commented that: As part of the RICS c...

This week we are taking a look at the prospects for landlords recovering commercial rent arrears by forfeiture or the use of Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR).

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This week we take a look at the new legislation contained in the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. The legislation received Royal Assent in February 2022 and will effectively ban ground rents under new leases.  The government has committed to bringing the Act in to force within 6 months, ie, by 8 August 2022 (except for leases of Retirement Homes which will not apply until 1 April 2023...

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Planned Preventative Maintenance of Commercial and Residential Property 1st Edition. Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and linking into competencies such as Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Landlord & Tenant, Maintenance Management and...

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Valuation as a technical competency. We recommend reading the full review, as it provides helpful context and further detail into how the valuation industry is changing in 2022 and beyond.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Boundaries: Procedures for Boundary Identification, Demarcation and Dispute Resolution England and Wales (4th Edition).

In this week’s podcast, we look at the updated RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM). Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with the cost management of construction projects and maintenance works. You can download a copy of the updated NRM here .

In this weeks podcast, we take a look at Class Q permitted development rights. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with any involvement in the planning process or agricultural buildings.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Consumer Guide to Compulsory Purchase. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with compulsory purchase. You can download the full Guide here . It is primarily aimed towards clients, business owners and homeowners, explaining the compulsory purchase process and how surveyors can assist. It is not professional guidance for sur...

In this week’s podcast, we have put together an A-Z of investment terms. This will be interesting reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in valuation and investment management.

Today we look at how to close down an RICS Regulated firm. Essential knowledge for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the mandatory Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.

In this week’s podcast, we look at our top 10 tips for revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at how you can use our traffic light approach to select your FRICS fellowship characteristics. You can download a copy here . We have already discussed the FRICS membership level and requirements in a previous podcast.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at our top 5 tips to ace your AssocRICS Summary of Experience. This is essential listening for all AssocRICS candidates.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Responsible Business Framework. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the Sustainability competency, as well as any candidates on the Facilities Management pathway. You can download a full copy of the Framework here .